Target | Tool |
Clinical | |
Sensorium | Kelly and Matthay 107 scale, Glasgow Coma Scale |
Dyspnoea | Borg Scale, Visual Analogue Scale |
Respiratory rate | Clinical, ventilator monitor |
Respiratory distress | Use of accessory muscles, abdominal paradox |
Mask comfort | Clinical |
Compliance with ventilator setting | Clinical |
Vital signs | Clinical |
Physiology | |
Arterial oxygen saturation | Pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas sample (frequently during first hours) |
Arterial blood pressure | Clinical, monitoring (noninvasive) |
ECG | |
Ventilator setting | |
Air leaks | Clinical, ventilator monitor |
Patient–ventilator interaction | Clinical, ventilator monitor |
Set parameters | Ventilator monitor |